Dr. Benita Heiskanen takes a retrospective look at civil rights in the United States in SAM Magazine 1/2018.

Dr. Benita Heiskanen interviewed by Suomen Tietotoimisto (STT) on the release of a controversial memo regarding the Trump-Russia investigation. Published, for example, in Keskisuomalainen, February 3, 2018.

Dr. Benita Heiskanen discusses the significance of Donald Trump's presidency and the role of American Studies scholars in analyzing current developments in the U.S. in the University of Turku b​log, January 19, 2018.

Dr. Benita Heiskanen interviewed by Suomen Tietotoimisto (STT) on President Trump's use of language when discussing Haiti and African nations. Published, for example, in Savon Sanomat, January 13, 2018.